Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed

INCI: CITRUS BERGAMIA MELAROSA PEEL OIL EXPRESSED

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (variant of bergamot peel oil; parent CAS 8007-75-8)
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. <1 ppm total furocoumarins in sun-exposed products
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Citrus peel oils safe with โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products; GRAS as food flavoring

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity from bergapten and furocoumarins requires FCF grade or verification of 5-MOP <15 ppm (CIR) and <1 ppm total furocoumarins (EU, sun-exposed products); newly listed allergen with no cultivar-specific data for Melarosa variant.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity from bergapten and furocoumarins requires FCF grade or verification of 5-MOP <15 ppm (CIR) and <1 ppm total furocoumarins (EU, sun-exposed products); newly listed allergen with no cultivar-specific data for Melarosa variant. The EU classifies Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed allowed in the EU?

Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: <1 ppm total furocoumarins in sun-exposed products. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed do in cosmetics?

Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (variant of bergamot peel oil; parent CAS 8007-75-8).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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